Bids Being Sought For New Windows at Morgan County Courthouse
By Benjamin Cox on December 29, 2022 at 12:14pm
The Morgan County Commissioners are getting the process ready to begin renovations at the Morgan County Courthouse. The commissioners unanimously passed an ordinance Tuesday morning to authorize over $23,000 in American Rescue Plan Act funding to pay White & Borgognoni Architects of Carbondale for assessment of the windows that occurred this summer at the Morgan […]
MacMurray College To Get Historical Marker
By Benjamin Cox on December 29, 2022 at 12:06pm
The MacMurray Foundation and Alumni Association says a historical marker for the college is coming in the new year. Mac Foundation and Alumni Association Chair David Ekin says that in conjunction with the Illinois State Historical Society, a marker commemorating the college will be placed at the corner of South Clay Avenue and East College […]
JPD On the Lookout for Jeep Involved in Hit and Run Crash
By Jeremy Coumbes on December 29, 2022 at 11:51am
Crime Stoppers of Morgan, Scott & Cass Counties are requesting Information to assist the Jacksonville Police Department in their Investigation of a recent hit & run incident. According to a Crime Stoppers report, at 3:40 pm, Tuesday, December 20th, a vehicle struck another vehicle in the 1000 block of Beesley Avenue and then fled the […]
Ken Bradbury Joke Show Returns This Weekend
By Jeremy Coumbes on December 29, 2022 at 11:37am
A local New Year’s Eve tradition returns to downtown Jacksonville this weekend in a new venue, but some of the same old jokes. The Ken Bradbury New Year’s Eve Joke Show returns this Saturday after a hiatus thanks to the Covid pandemic. Keith Bradbury says several years ago, his late brother Ken decided it would […]
Jacksonville Man Arrested for DUI After Four Vehicle Crash Wednesday Night
By Jeremy Coumbes on December 29, 2022 at 6:14am
A Jacksonville man was arrested on several offenses after he was involved in a four-vehicle crash Wednesday night. According to police reports, at approximately 7:30 pm, a vehicle driven by 30-year-old Corey C. Reif of the 1000 block of South Main Street was traveling southbound on South Church Street approaching the West Morton Avenue intersection. […]
Two Arrests Made In Connection to Jerseyville Christmas Night Shooting
By Benjamin Cox on December 28, 2022 at 7:42pm
Two arrests have been made in connection to a Christmas night shooting in Jerseyville. At 8:15 p.m. on December 25th, Jerseyville Police officers responded to a report of a shooting at a residence located in the 700 block of North Liberty Street, approximately 3 block west of Jerseyville High School. Upon arrival, officers located a […]
Jacksonville Man Pleads Guilty to Two Drug Charges
By Benjamin Cox on December 28, 2022 at 11:07am
A Jacksonville man has pled guilty to two drug charges stemming from separate arrests over the last year. 48 year old Perry Handy of the 1100 block of East Morton Avenue pled guilty to two counts of possession of methamphetamine less than 5 grams in Morgan County Circuit Court yesterday afternoon. One charge stemmed from […]
New Directions Receives Surprise Donation
By Jeremy Coumbes on December 28, 2022 at 10:17am
A Jacksonville non-profit was one of 12 in the state to receive an unexpected gift over the holidays. Ameren Illinois surprised non-profit organizations across its service territory during its 12 Days of Giving campaign. According to the announcement by Ameren officials today, the 12 agencies were told they would be receiving a $1,000 contribution but […]
Pair Arrested After Trying to Pass Fraudulent Prescriptions in Pittsfield
By Jeremy Coumbes on December 28, 2022 at 9:30am
Two men from the collar counties of Chicago were arrested in Pike County last week on fraudulent controlled substance charges. According to a release by Pittsfield Police Chief Michael Starman this morning, members of his department began an investigation into the passing of fraudulent prescriptions at a local pharmacy last Monday, December 19th. During the […]
Quincy Veterans’ Fishing Tournament Gets State Grant
By Benjamin Cox on December 27, 2022 at 1:00pm
The Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs announced first quarter 2023 grants today. One West Central Illinois event is on the list. IDVA announced nearly $350,000 awarded to organizations that provide vital services to veterans including homelessness, and post-traumatic stress treatment, health insurance costs, long-term care, disability benefits, and employment and employment training. The grant is […]